In the 1860s James immigrated to California, working for William A. Teague in Contra Costa County and married Teresa McAvoy. They had daughter Mary Anna, son John Joseph, and an unnamed child before Teresa's death in 1875.
In the 1870s James was joined by his brothers John and Ed. He and John ran a saloon, while Ed ran a livery stable next door. The brothers rented the Tierney ranch home on San Pablo just north of University. Their original saloon was at University and 2nd. After a fire destroyed the buildings in 1883, they rebuilt at University and San Pablo.
In 1883 James married Alice Mellon and they had sons Edward James, Joseph Patrick, and James Joseph.
In 1890 James developed blood poisoning and died after several weeks illness
Note: The date of birth listed does not match the monument but instead matches his baptismal record.
In the 1860s James immigrated to California, working for William A. Teague in Contra Costa County and married Teresa McAvoy. They had daughter Mary Anna, son John Joseph, and an unnamed child before Teresa's death in 1875.
In the 1870s James was joined by his brothers John and Ed. He and John ran a saloon, while Ed ran a livery stable next door. The brothers rented the Tierney ranch home on San Pablo just north of University. Their original saloon was at University and 2nd. After a fire destroyed the buildings in 1883, they rebuilt at University and San Pablo.
In 1883 James married Alice Mellon and they had sons Edward James, Joseph Patrick, and James Joseph.
In 1890 James developed blood poisoning and died after several weeks illness
Note: The date of birth listed does not match the monument but instead matches his baptismal record.
Gravesite Details
Son of Patrick Brennan and Mary Ann Jordan
Family Members
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Margaret "Maggie" Brennan Kohler
1837–1870
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Catherine "Kate" Brennan Shannon
1838–1932
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Thomas Brennan
1843–1937
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John Brennan
1851–1894
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Edward James Brennan Sr
1852–1943
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Mary Brennan Kerley
1853–1940
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brennan Gill
1857–1952
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Johanna Brennan
1859 – unknown
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Bridget Brennan
1861 – unknown
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